Soaps Update

August 25 - Daily Soaps Update

NEW YORK (CBS) ― Here are the daily soap opera summaries for "The Young and the Restless," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "As The World Turns," and "Guiding Light."

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

At Restless Style, Jack and Sharon are surprised when the latest shipment of new issues states there is an article on 'The Real Jack Abbott' inside, which they assume is Nick's doing as payback for their past article on Sabrina. Nick is panicked frustrated because his plane to Puerto Vallarta is grounded because of inclement weather. Devastated over the news of Victor's death, Nikki sits at a Mexican bar and downs shot after shot. Nikki calls Katherine and tells her that Victor died in a boat crash at sea. Nikki drunkenly reminisces to Kay about how she met Victor at the Bayou, and how she made so many mistakes over the course of their relationship. Before she hangs up the phone, Nikki admits to Kay that a life without Victor isn't worth living. Upon returning from Mexico, Paul rushes to Heather's E.R. cubicle. Heather's doctor enters and explains to her that he's going to keep her in the hospital for another day to run a few more tests. Nick calls Phyllis and informs her that Victor may be dead. Phyllis calls Neil to share the horrible news. Adam defiantly announces to Neil that if Victor is dead, then per Victor's will, Adam assumes control of Newman Enterprises.


THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Owen reveals to Donna the truth about Eric's poisoning and then gives her a frightening warning. Katie insists on proceeding with her pregnancy despite the health risks and suggests an alternate future for her and Nick's baby. Stephanie vows vengeance against the person who poisoned Eric. Lt. Baker has his own theory about the poisoning.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

Lily and Carly run into each other while out shopping. Feeling good about her relationships with both Holden and Mike, Lily gives Carly permission to be with Holden and Carly calls Holden to give him the news. He's thrown at first but they decide to do something unfamiliar and go out on a date. The date goes badly as they both feel awkward. Carly goes home after thinking that what they had wasn't real, but Holden shows up and they make love. Meanwhile, Lily asks Mike to spend the afternoon with her, but her kids and a visiting Sage are grouchy and Mike suggests they all go to an amusement park. Mike wins everybody over at the park and it all goes well. After the park, Sage returns home and Carly has to hide Holden in the kitchen. Holden hears Sage go on and on about how great Mike is and that he's Lily's boyfriend. When Carly questions, Holden claims he doesn't care but he does.

Having had a near death experience during the hospital hostage situation, Aaron doesn't want to lose any more time and asks Alison to marry him. Alison isn't sure it's a good idea and says they are finally back to a place where they can say I love you to each other again and doesn't want to rush it. He tells her to wear the ring around and see if it feels right to her. Meanwhile Dani enlists Chris's help to do violent death statistics at the hospital. She puts on a tough facade but faints when she sees an actual dead body. Dani then asks Chris to lunch. Later, Aaron and Alison go to the hospital. Alison sees Dani is having lunch with Chris and when Susan sees her ring and gets all excited, Ali confirms that they're engaged. Aaron kisses Alison, excited, and Ali is clearly a bit wistful about Chris.


GUIDING LIGHT

Cassie confronts Cyrus about Grady giving her son a boomerang but Cyrus tells her he is only trying to make amends. Blake and Cassie hit the bar for a girls night out. When Cassie goes home, she looks at her big empty house and lets out sobs as she goes upstairs alone. Cyrus goes to the farmhouse to get work done and sees Cassie through the window crying. He goes inside the house and tries to comfort Cassie but she tells him the only way he can help is by leaving town with Grady. Cyrus is torn between Grady and Cassie.

Olivia and Natalia argue about Olivia's health and Olivia finally agrees to go get a check-up. In the car, Natalia hears a radio report that Rafe is surrounded by police with orders to shoot to kill. Grady watches from a distance as troopers corner Rafe and begin counting down until their invasion. Inside the house, Rafe and Daisy can't figure out how the police found them. Rafe surrenders. Natalia arrives at the station to see Rafe and tells Daisy that she was the reason he came back. Frank leads Natalia to Rafe's cell but he refuses to look at her. He is furious at Natalia and lashes out on her for turning him in. Natalia insists she had nothing to do with it. Olivia shows up to the station. In Rafe's cell, Olivia reams out Rafe about Natalia and tells him if he wants to get out he needs to show Natalia respect. Rafe admits that he loves his mother and he knows she would never do anything to hurt him. Natalia is relieved to hear that Olivia was able to get through to Rafe and that he agreed to see her tomorrow. Natalia then insists that they go see the doctor together for her check-up. At the hospital, Rick is annoyed with Olivia and Natalia for their carelessness. Natalia once again talks about her faith in Alan's visions and a fed up Rick breaks the doctor-patient confidentiality by telling Natalia and Olivia the truth about Alan's health.

An emotional Daisy finds comfort in Grady's arms. Grady questions Daisy's feelings for Rafe and her reasons for being there with him. Cyrus confronts Grady about making the call to the police and is disgusted by the smug look on his face. Daisy interrupts their tense moment and Grady covers quickly. Grady tells Daisy they can be alone in the cottage but Daisy feels strange breaking in. The temptation overpowers her and she agrees to stay. They begin kissing and undressing. Meanwhile, Rafe is in his cell clutching a picture of Daisy.

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